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Posted: 5/3/2015 3:05:55 AM EDT
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So what's the best AR lower these days with pros and cons? The one with a legal FA FCG. What features are you looking for? Best is subjective. You will get everybody's opinion on the best looking rollmark. To that end; I will take a Mega forged, thank you very much. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 3:09:01 AM EDT
[#2]
There is no best. I prefer A2's though.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 3:16:42 AM EDT
[#3]
The one you like.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 3:20:49 AM EDT
[#4]
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The one you like. Pretty much this. Pick your favorite rollmark or company. If you need full ambi controls, that would narrow your choices more, but essentially, a lower is a lower. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 3:55:35 AM EDT
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I guess it's pretty subjective, so can one say that since a lower doesn't take much of the brunt of the explosion of shooting, it still comes down to roll marks? Are ambi's, flared mag wells, and billets, worth the extra cost over say an Anderson lower?
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Posted: 5/3/2015 4:01:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I guess it's pretty subjective, so can one say that since a lower doesn't take much of the brunt of the explosion of shooting, it still comes down to roll marks? Are ambi's, flared mag wells, and billets, worth the extra cost over say an Anderson lower? I guess I read this wrong the first time. In my opinion no. Unless you can benefit from the ambi lower. I probably wouldnt, because all I really care for as far as ambi goes is CH and safety |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 4:19:15 AM EDT
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The one you like. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 7:27:46 AM EDT
[#8]
For me anyways. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 7:57:06 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The one you like. Indeed. There is no "best" lower, other than all the lowers that are in the same spec. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 9:16:35 AM EDT
[#10]
Everyone above me is wrong.
Best forged is this: 
Best Billet is this: 
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Posted: 5/3/2015 9:27:17 AM EDT
[#11]
Oh, it's a beauty contest! Now I get it. They sure are purty.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 9:27:50 AM EDT
[#12]
Anderson
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Posted: 5/3/2015 9:30:45 AM EDT
[#13]
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Everyone above me is wrong. Best forged is this: http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/Battle-Arms-Development-Forged-AR-15-Lower-2_zpseac2037b.jpg Best Billet is this: http://olegvolk.net/gallery/d/40253-1/AXTS_left_1271web.jpg Purely aesthetically based but these are my choice as well. LWRC makes a good lower as well. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 9:31:37 AM EDT
[#14]
AXTS or KAC. But you are gonna pay accordingly.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 9:50:30 AM EDT
[#15]
Mega for me.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 10:02:01 AM EDT
[#16]
They are all the same in the lower world pick a tool mark and pay acordingly.
Noveske =/= Tapco or Anderson lowers |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 10:07:53 AM EDT
[#17]
"Best" is very subjective and depends on what you value most? Cool rollmarks, resale value, machining, finish, etc.? Forged vs Billet?
Nothing wrong with Billet lowers but I don't find them worth the added cost or weight so I stick with forged. YMMV? Colt lowers will always have the best resale value. Next to them would be any other well know manufactures like S&W, RRA, etc. vs. something like Anderson Arms or Aero Precision, etc. Cool rollmarks is completely subjective. Fit in finish? I've owned and built a number of forged lowers from many different manufactures and IMO, no one does forged lowers better then Mega Arms IMO. What I also love about Mega Arms is their uppers and lowers are always a perfect match (fit and color wise) so they are usually my go to brand. The good news, there really aren't any bad lowers. As long as they are in spec, they will all work equally well. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 10:08:27 AM EDT
[#18]
The ADM full ambi lowers are pretty compelling, and IMHO reasonably priced for what you get: $240 here.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 10:11:16 AM EDT
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I've seen this question asked before, but it's been awhile, and it seems like there's been an explosion of lower receivers these days. So what's the best AR lower these days with pros and cons? Fit, finish, compatibility of mag manufactures, features, weight, etc. These are TROLL questions and completly subjective to personal taste. . If the Lower is to MIL spec it works PERIOD.... Many companies make them from small time machine shops to large scale big name for anyone to answer your question would be nearly impossible. I have an Anderson that works just as good as my Daniels. It's the components within the lowers that seperate one from the other. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 10:42:48 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Mega for me. Hands down, and hands on... |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 11:19:06 AM EDT
[#21]
anderson,LRB,....any good forged lower will do.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 12:09:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/3/2015 12:10:54 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryThere are a lot of nice receivers out there. I do like my Balios Lite set! |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 12:45:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I guess it's pretty subjective, so can one say that since a lower doesn't take much of the brunt of the explosion of shooting, it still comes down to roll marks? Are ambi's, flared mag wells, and billets, worth the extra cost over say an Anderson lower? Correct materials and dimensions are the most important aspects to a lower. As for the other subjects you're asking about, it really depends on the activity you're expecting to perform with that gun. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 12:51:43 PM EDT
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Yup. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 12:56:22 PM EDT
[#26]
Built my father-in-law a rifle using the new CMT ambi lower. He's left handed so it made sense to spend the coin. I really liked the placement of the mag release; I actually thought it was easier to use than the normal mag release.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 1:57:07 PM EDT
[#27]
Defining what makes a particular lower the "best" tends to be a very individualized process. What it all boils down to is finding something that YOU like, then verifing that it is made to spec.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 2:07:28 PM EDT
[#28]
Topic Moved
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Posted: 5/3/2015 6:06:21 PM EDT
[#29]
The best...hmmmm.....well for me the best is what ever you can buy before 2016.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 7:10:10 PM EDT
[#30]
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For me anyways. Quoted for truth. That said, it's all subjective. Any of them in spec will fit the needs of any user. Some users just have different wishes, likes, etc. than others. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 7:25:45 PM EDT
[#31]
I consider Mega to be the industry standard.
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Posted: 5/3/2015 8:06:09 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryWhat lower is this and do I need it? Lol. |
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Posted: 5/3/2015 8:43:29 PM EDT
[#33]
http://www.spikestactical.com/spikes-tactical-billet-lower-gen-2-p-1203.html little spendy though
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Posted: 5/5/2015 1:49:17 AM EDT
[#34]
Seekins makes nice stuff and no not all lowers are the same.
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Posted: 5/5/2015 7:33:26 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: http://www.spikestactical.com/spikes-tactical-billet-lower-gen-2-p-1203.html little spendy though |
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Posted: 5/5/2015 7:47:08 AM EDT
[#36]
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That does look nice! http://www.spikestactical.com/spikes-tactical-billet-lower-gen-2-p-1203.html Quote HistoryQuoted:
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http://www.spikestactical.com/spikes-tactical-billet-lower-gen-2-p-1203.html little spendy though Holy shit that's ridiculously expensive. Plus it still has the Spikes logo on it. Since what has been seen cannot be unseen, I could never have one of their standard lowers, let alone spending $450 on one |
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Posted: 5/5/2015 7:59:35 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Holy shit that's ridiculously expensive. Plus it still has the Spikes logo on it. Since what has been seen cannot be unseen, I could never have one of their standard lowers, let alone spending $450 on one Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: http://www.spikestactical.com/spikes-tactical-billet-lower-gen-2-p-1203.html little spendy though Holy shit that's ridiculously expensive. Plus it still has the Spikes logo on it. Since what has been seen cannot be unseen, I could never have one of their standard lowers, let alone spending $450 on one In reality if I decide to do an ambi build it will probably be with an AXTS or ADM lower as they are both significantly cheaper. |
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Posted: 5/5/2015 2:10:43 PM EDT
[#38]
One thing that should be noted is that the stripped AXTS AX556 is no longer available for purchase separately. It is now only available thru AXTS via purchasing an entire overpriced rifle. Needless to say I'm very glad I picked my AX556 last year.
So as of today, IMHO, the Battle Arms Development is the best of the forged offerings based on looks and execution. My personal favorite billet lower is the CMT Tactical Ambi Lower. If I do another ambi build it's utilize one of CMT's match sets. |
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Posted: 5/5/2015 9:55:11 PM EDT
[#39]
Just received my lower from MCKAY ENTERPRISES. Perfect in every way with no roll mark.
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Posted: 5/5/2015 10:19:14 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just received my lower from MCKAY ENTERPRISES. Perfect in every way with no roll mark. +1. I have 2 Mckays that look great and are well made. They are also reasonably priced. |
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Posted: 5/6/2015 2:00:59 AM EDT
[#41]
Pick a roll mark that you like, That is Milspec and go with that one.
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Posted: 5/6/2015 11:23:44 AM EDT
[#42]
I'd opt for a matched set of MEGA forged upper & lower
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Posted: 5/6/2015 3:28:55 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
One thing that should be noted is that the stripped AXTS AX556 is no longer available for purchase separately. It is now only available thru AXTS via purchasing an entire overpriced rifle. Needless to say I'm very glad I picked my AX556 last year. So as of today, IMHO, the Battle Arms Development is the best of the forged offerings based on looks and execution. My personal favorite billet lower is the CMT Tactical Ambi Lower. If I do another ambi build it's utilize one of CMT's match sets. As much as I think that is a sexy lower, even at the price.. as a full rifle....AXTS can pound sand. CMT here we come... |
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Posted: 5/8/2015 12:05:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted for truth. That said, it's all subjective. Any of them in spec will fit the needs of any user. Some users just have different wishes, likes, etc. than others. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted for truth. That said, it's all subjective. Any of them in spec will fit the needs of any user. Some users just have different wishes, likes, etc. than others. Another vote for 2A! My personal favorite, very high quality. there are lot's of nice options and creative designs these days so the choices are endless. |
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Posted: 5/9/2015 1:51:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
One thing that should be noted is that the stripped AXTS AX556 is no longer available for purchase separately. It is now only available thru AXTS via purchasing an entire overpriced rifle. Needless to say I'm very glad I picked my AX556 last year. So as of today, IMHO, the Battle Arms Development is the best of the forged offerings based on looks and execution. My personal favorite billet lower is the CMT Tactical Ambi Lower. If I do another ambi build it's utilize one of CMT's match sets. The AX556 is really tough to beat and when it was available relatively expensive. I did not get one ordered in time, and if offered in the future would not hesitate to purchase. Nevertheless, I ordered the forged A-DAC-F with Rainier roll mark and am very happy with the purchase. Fit and finish is spectacular on the lower and I am very pleased with the results:  " />
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Posted: 5/10/2015 9:34:20 AM EDT
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Tier 1 operators use only the most tactical equipment. Don't sell yourself short on firepower
http://i.imgur.com/aFmTkfd.jpg http://i.imgur.com/aFmTkfd.jpg |
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Posted: 5/10/2015 11:30:19 AM EDT
[#47]
The best is one that meets your needs, at the best price for your needs.
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Posted: 5/10/2015 11:34:13 AM EDT
[#48]
Of the many I've built, I've found them to be pretty much all the same.
I do however, tend to like the lower's manufacturer to match the upper. Just my little quirk. |
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Posted: 5/10/2015 4:57:37 PM EDT
[#49]
Another vote for the 2A Armament Balios!
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Posted: 5/10/2015 5:23:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Tier 1 operators use only the most tactical equipment. Don't sell yourself short on firepower http://i.imgur.com/aFmTkfd.jpg http://i.imgur.com/aFmTkfd.jpg This. But only if you pew. |
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